Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
   my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
   he will bring forth justice to the nations.
He will not cry or lift up his voice,
   or make it heard in the street;
a bruised reed he will not break,
   and a dimly burning wick he will not quench;
   he will faithfully bring forth justice.
He will not grow faint or be crushed
   until he has established justice in the earth;
   and the coastlands wait for his teaching.

I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness,
   I have taken you by the hand and kept you;
I have given you as a covenant to the people,
   a light to the nations,
   to open the eyes that are blind,
to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,
   from the prison those who sit in darkness.
                           (cf Isaiah 42: 1-8 NRSV)

Picture from the nuns at
Turvey Abbey

Reflection

Adonai - the Lord - gives the Law. Our Lord, Jesus, is the fulfilment of that Law - destined to raise up not cast down - to inspire not to quench. He is the covenant to the people- a light to the nations - the one who will transform lives.

Where is the rule of this Law of compassion and righteousness needed in the world?
In what way might you be called to work with the Lord in bringing these words to fulfilment today?
Write down - or copy and paste - a verse - a phrase - or an idea based on your reflection to refer to during the day.

Prayer

O Adonai and leader of Israel, you appeared to Moses in a burning bush and you gave him the Law on Sinai. O come and save us with your mighty power.

The O Antiphon introduces the Magnificat in Evening Prayer between 17 and 23 December. You may like to include that in your prayer today.

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